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Hi Wayne

Believe or not, the first time I heard of that is when I read your post about
the subject several years ago. I took that advice to heart and made certain
that the rounded side of the washer was always against the metal. It only
makes sense that the sharp edge of the washer (hard) would cut into the
softer metal.

Wayne, there are many other tips and suggestions that you have made
through the years, and just want you to know that some of us actually take
note. I (we) appreciate your help and input. You've seen your fair share of
the mistakes of others.

Gilbert



On 10/14/2010 1:48 PM, oifa@irishfield.on.ca wrote to rebel-builders:

-> Not saying it's the cause in any way.. but as I have advised before here
on
-> the list.. washers do have a correct orientation, expecially in high stress
-> areas.
->
-> Be sure that when you are assembling your components that the rounded
edge
-> of the washer is against the aluminum.. not the sharp edge from punching
-> them out during manufacture.
->
->
-> ----- Original Message -----
-> From: <gtessier@shaw.ca>
-> To: <rebel-builders@dcsol.com>
-> Sent: Thursday, October 14, 2010 5:41 PM
-> Subject: [rebel-builders] RE: ATTENTION Murphy Elite Operators:
ANOTHER
-> ELITE FOUND WITH CRACKS
->
->
-> > John,
-> >
-> > I was catching up on emails after being away and finally got arround to
-> > the
-> > builders site and noticed your posting and photos about the cracks in the
-> > Elite horizontal stab hinge area. I went out today to do some flying and
-> > checked mine, Elite 755.
-> >
-> > "THE RIGHT HINGE AREA HAS CRACKS IN THE BOLT AREA AND THE
OUTER RIB
-> > FLANGE IS CRACKED ALONG THE VERTICAL BEND WHERE IT IS
ATTACHED TO
-> > THE SPAR BY THE HINGE BOLTS*******************"
-> >
-> > I too regularly inspect and lubricate these hinges, and dirt and oil did a
-> > great
-> > job hiding these hair line cracks.
-> >
-> > Here are a few facts:
-> >
-> > Elite 755 first flown July 2007
-> > A/C had 365 hours all on wheels
-> > All bolts were tightened with the use of a torque wrench
-> > A/C hangared and when outside, the flight controls are secured (seat
belt)
-> >
-> > I have not dissassembled, therefore it is possible that the left side may
-> > have
-> > cracks, but if there are some, they are certainly difficult to see. The
-> > damage
-> > is very similar to John's.
-> >
-> > I will be contacting MAM to see what they recommend and post pictures
-> > once I take things apart.
-> >
-> > Gilbert Tessier
-> > Edmonton, AB
-> >
-> >
-> >
-> >
-> >
-> > On 9/4/2010 7:24 PM, jlmax55@gmail.com wrote to rebel-builders:
-> >
-> > -> Service Difficulty Report:
-> > ->
-> > -> Date: 21 August 2010
-> > -> Model: Murphy Elite
-> > -> Serial #: 549
-> > -> Built: 2004
-> > -> TTSN: 273 Hours
-> > -> Damage History: None, all time on wheels (tail dragger) except last 33
-> > hours
-> > -> on Murphy 1800 amphibs (installed end of June 2010).
-> > ->
-> > -> Findings:
-> > ->
-> > -> Further to my initial report, I have removed the horizontal stabilizer,
-> > -> elevator and outboard hinges and conducted further inspections with
the
-> > -> assistance of an AME. I have posted new photographs of these
-> > inspections at
-> > -> http://www.dcsol.com/murphy-rebel/ under Files>Elite>301 E-
Horizontal
-> > -> Stab.
-> > ->
-> > -> The hairline fractures in the horizontal stabilizer rear spar extend
-> > almost
-> > -> the complete width of the right hinge (underneath it), and about 1/3
of
-> > the
-> > -> width of the left hinge. Interior examination (through access panel)
-> > -> disclosed hairline fractures at the corner of both tip ribs. The parts
-> > were
-> > -> inspected in the as-found condition, and then after cleaning.The
-> > hairline
-> > -> fractures were difficult to detect optically, and a magnifying glass
-> > and
-> > -> flashlight were used to aid the exterior and interior inspections.
-> > ->
-> > -> Murphy Aircraft Mfg Ltd Technical Support and Patterson Aero Sales
were
-> > -> advised of these new findings on 4 Sept and photographs were sent
to
-> > them.
-> > -> I am currently waiting for modification/repair parts and instructions
-> > from
-> > -> Murphy Aircraft Mfg. Ltd.
-> > ->
-> > -> Take Care
-> > ->
-> > -> John Garstang
-> > ->
-> >
-> >
-> >
-> >
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